CHANNEL Ten has been questioned over footage of a supporter waving an offensive banner at a weekend football match.
The sign, broadcast towards the end of the weekend match between Geelong and the Gold Coast Suns at Metricon Stadium in Queensland, read: "Paul Chapman I'll let you shag my wife.''
Chapman's side, the Geelong Cats, went on to win the game.
The AFL demanded Channel Ten explain why it aired the footage.
Ten said in a statement: "The inclusion of a banner in a panning crowd shot in the LIVE Gold Coast V Geelong match on Saturday, May 28 was accidental."
Campaigners against domestic violence commended the league's response, but demanded more from Geelong Football Club.
"I'm not prudish and I think people should be able to express themselves but that's just not on,'' White Ribbon ambassador Warwick Leeson said.
"It's a complete putdown, it reduces women to being something a man owns.
"I can't imagine a sign at a women's function saying you can shag my husband.''
Mr Leeson has written to the Cats, but has yet to receive a response.
An AFL spokesman said ground staff at the Gold Coast stadium had been reminded of the league's long-standing policy to order the removal of offensive banners.
He said staff had not spotted the banner prior to its broadcast.
Comment is being sought from Geelong FC.
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The sign, broadcast towards the end of the weekend match between Geelong and the Gold Coast Suns at Metricon Stadium in Queensland, read: "Paul Chapman I'll let you shag my wife.''
Chapman's side, the Geelong Cats, went on to win the game.
The AFL demanded Channel Ten explain why it aired the footage.
Ten said in a statement: "The inclusion of a banner in a panning crowd shot in the LIVE Gold Coast V Geelong match on Saturday, May 28 was accidental."
Campaigners against domestic violence commended the league's response, but demanded more from Geelong Football Club.
"I'm not prudish and I think people should be able to express themselves but that's just not on,'' White Ribbon ambassador Warwick Leeson said.
"It's a complete putdown, it reduces women to being something a man owns.
"I can't imagine a sign at a women's function saying you can shag my husband.''
Mr Leeson has written to the Cats, but has yet to receive a response.
An AFL spokesman said ground staff at the Gold Coast stadium had been reminded of the league's long-standing policy to order the removal of offensive banners.
He said staff had not spotted the banner prior to its broadcast.
Comment is being sought from Geelong FC.
AFL demands explanation for offensive Paul Chapman banner | News.com.au
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